About Rapanea wightiana
Rapanea wightiana (Rapanea wightiana) is a tree belonging to the Myrsinaceae family (Myrsine Family). It is typically found in shola forests. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during February-May. Its conservation status has been assessed as Endangered (EN).
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Rapanea wightiana
- Genus
- Rapanea
- Family
- MYRSINACEAE
- Habit
- Tree
- Habitat
- Shola forests
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- February-May
- Conservation status
- Endangered (EN)
Local Names
- Malayalam
- ചീരമരം

Botanical family
Myrsinaceae
Myrsine Family
Rapanea wightiana belongs to the Myrsinaceae family.
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